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Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed with professional educators in mind. Core and action research courses explore the foundations of curriculum, assessment, and instruction and our concentrations allow you to specialize in an area that speaks to your interests and helps you meet your goals. Throughout your coursework, you’ll work closely with a faculty advisor to ensure the program meets your needs.

Core Courses 

The following core courses are required (12 credits):

• EHD 519: Formative Assessments: Research, Practice and Policy (3 credits)
• EHD 521: Classroom Practice to Improve Learning (3 credits)
• EHD 533: Dynamics of the Curriculum (3 credits)
• EHD 541: Prevention and Intervention in School Settings (3 credits)

Action Research Courses 

Students complete an action research project in lieu of a thesis. The project is required and is considered part of the core. Generally completed during your final year of study, the project showcases the skills you’ve gained over the course of the program. These courses will guide you through the project. (6 credits)

• EHD 586: Seminar: Action Research in PreK-12 Schools (3 credits)
• EHD 587: Practicum: Action Research in PreK-12 Schools (3 credits)

Concentrations 

Students can design their own concentration or choose an existing online graduate certificate. (15 credits)

Certificates as Concentrations (9-15 credits)

For certificate programs that are fewer than 15 credits, students will work with an advisor to select additional courses in addition to those offered in the certificate program to meet the required 15 credits. Graduate certificates that can be used as concentrations are:

• Certificate in Classroom Technology Integrationist (12 credits)
• Certificate in Early Childhood Teacher (12 credits)
• Certificate in High Leverage Practices to Promote Inclusion (15 credits)
• Certificate in Instructional Design (12 credits)
• Certificate in Positive Behavior Intervention and Support: RTI for Behavior (9 credits)

Note: Certificate programs may require a separate application. However, application fees are waived for students currently enrolled in the M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction program. An advisor can answer any questions you may have about additional admission requirements for certificate programs.  

Individually Designed Concentration (15 credits)

You’ll work with an experienced advisor to build a custom concentration with courses from other education programs or fields in a content area such as English, Literacy, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, or Math.  

For questions about the program curriculum, structure, and goals contact the degree lead, Dr. Evan Mooney.

Admissions

Requirements

• A current teaching certificate (this program does NOT lead to certification)
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Application Materials

We have rolling admissions so you can apply and be accepted into the program at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all your application materials. Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

• An online application
• An essay describing your motivation for obtaining a M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
• Proof of teaching certification (this program does NOT lead to certification)
• Official academic transcripts
• Letters of recommendation (optional, but recommended for those with less than a 3.0)

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